Understanding Topographic Maps

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What is the main purpose of a topographic map?

  • To illustrate the climate of a region
  • To show the location of different types of rocks
  • To display the elevation of an area (correct)
  • To identify the location of natural disasters

What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?

  • Points of different climate zones
  • Points of different soil types
  • Points of different types of rocks
  • Points of equal elevation (correct)

Why are contour lines on a topographic map crooked?

  • Because the map is outdated
  • Because the map is not accurately drawn
  • Because the elevation of the area is not uniform (correct)
  • Because the map is not drawn to scale

What is the analogy used to explain contour lines in the lesson?

<p>A tub of water with a rock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between topographic maps and geologic maps?

<p>They show different types of information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would be the shape of the path if you were to run around the base of a pyramid and then go up 10 feet to the first painted level of step and run around that?

<p>Square (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do hachures on a topographic map represent?

<p>Depressions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the lines on a topographic map represent?

<p>Different elevations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a topographic map and a geologic map?

<p>Additional information on geologic features (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the colors on a geologic map typically represent?

<p>Different type or age of rock (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do topographic maps not put numbers on every line?

<p>Because it would be too cluttered (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the key or legend on a geologic map?

<p>To explain the symbolism used on the map (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of index contours on a topographic map?

<p>To show the elevation of specific lines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do contour lines on a topographic map form circles around hills and depressions?

<p>Because they are following the rule of contour lines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the space between two contour lines on a topographic map represent?

<p>The elevation change (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Topographic Maps

  • A topographic map is a type of map that shows elevation.
  • Topographic maps are used by people like hikers to know the elevation of an area.

Contour Lines

  • Contour lines connect points of equal elevation.
  • Contour lines are like the lines on a banana split, circling around the mountain peak.
  • On a topographic map, contour lines are usually shown in a light brown color.
  • Each contour line represents a different elevation.

Index Contours

  • Index contours are contour lines with numbers on them.
  • Index contours display the exact elevation of a specific line.
  • Index contours are usually labeled only in two or three places to avoid clutter.

Contour Rules

  • Contour lines cannot cross, as it would mean one location has two different elevations.
  • Contour lines form circles around hills or depressions.
  • The contour interval is the distance between two side-by-side lines.
  • The closer the contour lines, the steeper the hill.

Hachures

  • Hachures are small lines that show depressions or holes on a topographic map.
  • Hachures look like teeth in an open mouth.

Geologic Maps

  • A geologic map contains topographic lines and shows ages and types of rocks.
  • Geologic maps show geologic features and have more information layered on top of the topographic map.
  • Colors on a geologic map represent different types of rocks or ages of rocks.
  • Black lines or markings on a geologic map are typically geologic markings.

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